Greeters
Dean Natto & Richard Kanavati
Prosphora (Offering Bread)
Andrea Faches
Fellowship Hour
Thank you to Chris & Emily Christoforides for hosting this Sunday.
Welcome!
To Fr. John Kostas from St. Mary’s, who is celebrating Divine Liturgy today for Fr. Perry, who is on vacation.
Upcoming Digital Sunday Bulletins
The bulletins for Sunday, February 27, and March 6 will NOT be emailed. They can be accessed by clicking the “media” option on the parish home page: https://www.stgeorgegoc.org/media/media/
Urban Expedition – See GREECE at the Landmark Center Today!
Support the St. George Missions & Benevolence programs by visiting the Urban Expedition in downtown St. Paul on Sunday, February 27 from 1-3 pm. Featured will be The Greek Dancers of MN, Greek musicians, baked goods, cultural exhibits, crafts, and bazaar. See https://www.landmarkcenter.org/urban-expedition/ for more information.
Greek Festival Meeting February 28
A general festival meeting has been scheduled for Monday, February 28, from 7-8pm. All people that have a chair/coordinator role or that would like to be involved in the festival should plan to attend. The meeting will be on zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/98655276425; Meeting ID: 986 5527 6425; One tap mobile +13017158592,,98655276425# US (Washington DC) +13126266799, 98655276425# US (Chicago).
Online Bible Study March 2
We will meet Wednesday, March 2 from 1:30-3pm to continue our study of Paul to the churches in Phillipians 4 :2-9. Everyone is welcome to join to read and discuss with us these treasures of Divine thought. We continue to meet on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82407937898?pwd=Q1FjMzZaVE9tejR6MURnN2lvR0x4Zz09; Meeting ID: 824 0793 7898; Passcode: 523045; or dial 1 312 626 6799.
Our Bible Study is led and organized by Mrs. Kathy Ryan. We read the scheduled readings together and make plenty of time for discussion. Fr. Perry often joins in for the discussion but is not at every class. Questions? Email Kathy at kathy.aeiou@gmail.com.
The St. George Annual Ski Trip is Back, March 5!
Mark your calendars for March 5, and get ready for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing at Trollhaugen Ski Area in Dresser, WI → 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI 54009.
We will arrive at 2:15 pm, and lift tickets are active at 2:45 pm. Tickets are valid until closing at 9 pm (the last tubing session starts at 5 pm). We will meet at Trollhaugen at the arrival time. Parents/Guardians/Families are responsible for chaperoning their own youth at the event.
Pricing is as follows: Lift Ticket = $22/person – Rental = $22/person – Tubing = $15/ person 2 hour session. Youth 17 and under and adults 55 and older $10 off lift tickets and $5 off tubing. Money can be submitted to the church office. Scholarships available, see Fr. Perry. Register and pay by Monday, February 28 at https://bit.ly/saintgeorgeskitrip. Checks payable to St. George GOC, memo “ski trip”
Please direct questions regarding skiing/snowboarding age appropriateness and lessons to Wendy Loudas wsl2@comcast.net (651-235-2646) All other questions can be directed to Niko Vasilopoulos niko@stgeorgegoc.org.
Philoptochos News
Next Sunday, March 6, we will be hosting our traditional Cheesefare Luncheon. This is a free-will offering, proceeds will be donated to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center's Support-A-Mission-Priest (SAMP). Thank you for your generosity!
Wednesday Evening Lenten Book Discussions
Lent begins on March 7. As part of our Lenten lecture series, we will host book discussions following Pre-sanctified Liturgy on Wednesday evenings, beginning March 9. The book we’ll be reading is For the Life of the World by Fr. Alexander Schmemann. To reserve your copy, please email Steve Arsenault arsenault003@gmail.com or stop by the bookstore after Liturgy.
Friday Evening Lenten Speakers
Stay tuned for topics and speakers following Salutation services on Friday evenings: March 11, 18, 25, and April 1,8.
Lenten Meal Sign Up
Volunteers needed! Please sign up in the fellowship hall or contact the office at office@stgeorgegoc.org to host a 7 pm Lenten meal following services on Wednesdays (March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6) or Fridays (March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 8) during Great Lent. Individuals, families, or groups are invited to sign up.
Saturday of Souls March 12
We will commemorate the Saturday of the Souls on Saturday, March 12. Please submit the first names of your loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord to be commemorated on that day. Prayer cards are available at the candle stand. All are welcome to bring kollyva for the memorial.
Winter Camp March 11-13!
Winter Camp at Camp St. Croix has been rescheduled for March 11-13. If you have a youth grades 6th-12th that want to participate this year, please fill out the linked registration form. The theme is Baptism and Salvation.
The cost is reduced for the new weekend. Payment thru Venmo - @stmarysocayouth or checks payable to St Marys OCA. Visit
https://tinyurl.com/5n75e5ys for more info. The full cost is $160. Please contact Fr. Perry for info regarding financial aid scholarships. St. George is subsidizing half the cost for our youth. Please contact Fr. Perry if you are interested in attending. If you have already paid, please let Fr. Perry know.
Baptized into Christ
On February 20, Amalia, daughter of Rachel & Taxiarchis Kourelis, was baptized and chrismated. Godparent is Nounos Kostas Leventakos. Congratulations to all!
Fanari Lenten Retreat!
We are excited to announce the second annual METROPOLIS-WIDE Fanari Lenten Retreat. The retreat will be a day in the life of camp, and will include: Worship, Orthodox Life, games, Song Night, and much more! On Saturday, April 2 from 2 pm-8 pm in Minneapolis.
Registration opens Fri, Feb 18 @ noon. Register at fanari.camp/retreat ($30 per camper). Please direct any questions to niko@stgeorgegoc.org.
Pictorial Directory
Thank you to those who participated in the photo sessions. Please make sure the office office@stgeorgegoc.org has your current contact information, including mailing and email addresses and phone numbers, thank you! The best way to do this is by filling out your 2022 Stewardship pledge card. Make sure to note any information that you would like omitted from the directory!
Announcing 2022 Roselawn Program Prices
Advance planning can give you and your family peace of mind and is also cost-effective. Annual cost increases are typically at least 2% and have risen over 27% since 2013. The St. George Roselawn Cemetery Program continues to offer lots at Roselawn in Roseville for a 15% discount off list prices. All revenue from lots supports our church and its ministries. These lots are in the St. George section, adjacent to the “Greek” section, and easily identifiable by the monument/altar table. Contact the church office for more information.
2022 Discounted Prices for Parishioners:
$6,715 = Monument Lot (2 Graves)
$4,670 = Flat Lot (2 Graves)
$2,995 = Flat Lot (1 Grave, Limited Availability)
(These prices reflect a 15% off Roselawn Retail Price)
This continues to be one of those great opportunities where you can support the church, save some money and create a legacy for your family all at the same time. Lots for both monument and marker stones are still available. Please follow Roselawn regulations for the care and beautification of your lots.
Register for Lighthouse: A Camp for 12th Grade Graduates
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago has announced registration for Lighthouse: a camp for graduated High School Seniors. Lighthouse aims to prepare campers for the social, emotional, practical, and spiritual challenges they will encounter in the college experience and beyond. The first Lighthouse camp will run from June 25 – July 2 at Carroll University; registration opens March 11, 2022. For more information: https://chicago.goarch.org/lighthouse/
On Friday, February 25, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrived in Thessaloniki, Greece in order to inaugurate a special five-part pilgrimage series organized by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in celebration of its one hundredth year.
Dr. Lori Branch : Associate professor of Restoration and Eighteenth-Century English Literature, University of Iowa.
Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Retreat
From the Metropolis of Atlanta - GOYA Retreats
On February 19 -20, 2022, His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia visited the parish of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Wilmington, Delaware as the parish hosted their Annual GOYA Basketball Tournament attended by over 300 GOYAns from 9 area parishes.
